The upcoming Qipco Irish Champion Stakes gives Aidan O’Brien with much pressure to deal with as he will be entitled to equip Gleneagles with the much needed gears and in a better condition that would enable the double Guineas champion victors in the event.

It was disappointing to see Gleneagles fail to take part in the Qatar Sussex Stakes that was held at Goodwood as well as the Juddmonte International held at York due to a rough surface and more concern which worries O’Brien is the fact that Gleneagles may be affected greatly by the weather in the upcoming Leopardstown event.

The trainer claimed at Galway that it would be a big call to make provided the bad weather at Leopardstown but will make a final decision on Saturday morning before the event kicks off. This comes as Gleneagles missed the Sunday’s Prix du Moulin held at Longchamp. However, his teammates War Envoy, Sir Isaac Newton as well as Cougar Mountain took part. Nonetheless, the trainer claims that despite the French rules, he is viable to take part in an n optional race.

The trainer claimed that Gleneagles would not take part in two events that would be held simultaneously and that the idea he reached at was to stick at Leopardstown event rather than opting for the French race.

The Leopardstown racing course was declared suitable for the event on Wednesday but reports from the weatherman claimed that come the event day, the area will experience a heavy downfall which is claimed to be around 20-30mm.

O’Brien claimed that it would not fair for the 1m2f horse that is known for his fast splinting but would consider their option in either to risk him on the weather with both better and good results expected from him. The bad weather may slow him down and would not perform as expected. If Gleneagles who is 4-1 favorite with Golden Horn 15-8 and Free Eagle 11-4 above him misses, his place would be accorded to the Irish Champion Found.

The trainer claimed that Found would replace Gleneagles if the weatherman proves to be right. He added that it will also be a big blow if the ground would be wet for Air Force Blue who is scheduled to take place in the National Stakes held in Curragh this Sunday.

Success may dawn to ever happy Kodi Bear who could relish the chance of living in one of the best and fantastic moments. This comes after Kodi Bear was officially confirmed as among the attendees during this Saturday’s Doom Bar Celebration Mile that would be held at Goodwood.

Clive Cox who trains Kodi Bear praised the horse by claiming that he was the very best horse that Cox have worked with so far. He added that Kodi Bear is a determined, dedicated and glory angry horse which with no doubts will prospers and be a horse to watch in any event. This comes after Kodi Bear clinched the Group 3 Sovereign Stakes in his previous event. This comes as good news to Kodi who is now eyeing to taking up another step upwards to the next stage of Group 2 which is claimed to be worth £100,000.

However, all focus for Kodi Bear is set on the upcoming event of the Qipco Queen Elizabeth II Stakes where he is expected to perform much better. This comes after Kodi Bear was unavailable for the 2,000 Guineas after he was cast in his box. Furthermore, there is more redemption time as he is expected also to take part in the Celebration Mile which is deemed to be the best time for springing up before the British Day which will be held in October at Ascot.

Success may be eminent for Kodi Bear having his rival and lethal competitors who feature in Group 1 Arod and Toormore having been off the grid. However, the event should not be taken lightly as there are other fierce competitors such as Dutch Connections as well as Lighting Spear.

Lightning Spear is among the favorites too after he was ranked fourth during the Prix Jacques le Marois in his previous event and that has prompted Coral bookmaker to award him with 9-4 odd. He is followed closely by Kodi Bear with 5-2.

David Stevens from Coral claimed that Goodwood contest will not be a walkover for Kodi Bear as he faces a stiff competition from Lightning Spear who is ranked in Group 1. The event will also feature the return of Godolphin as well as Hors Be Combat and Captain Cat.

The upcoming Qatar Stewards’ Cup provides an opportunity for Huntsmans Close to prove himself again and clinch the race. This is according to his trainer Roger Charlton who hopes that the five year old will be at his best this Saturday.

In his last race at Glorious Goodwood, he was ranked second favorite with total odd of 10/1 for bookies. Huntsmans Close who won the Windsor race the previous month where he moved up the ranking and for the very first time he ranked a century points. He will use this as a motivation to win the upcoming event.

Charlton claimed that Huntsmans Close comes on a brick of clinching the Silver Cup at Ayr last season before he clinched the Windsor title at the same time acquiring a big handicap at Newmarket. This comes despite him having on the losing end with Wokingham at Ascot but will get back to their best this time round and avoid any recurrence of the previous happenings. He is deemed to improve on his sixth position he achieved in the last year’s edition and would be favorite to win it.

Charlton also takes training responsibility for Quest For More who will be on the tracks this Thursday in the Qatar Goodwood Cup. Quest For Me is on the brick of clinching the third title this year despite him being 109lb.

Nassau entries

Star of Seville, the French Oaks champion will be on the front line as he represents probable three runners trained by John Gosden this Saturday at Qatar Nassau. John will be determined to clinch his fourth consecutive title in group 1 after he had clinched three titles in three years with Sultanina, Winsili and The Fugue respectively.

The other two trained by John are Jazzi who was ranked 5th in the French Oaks as well as a four year old Bright Approach. The later has not been involved in any race following his disappointing actions during the last year’s edition of Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Legatissimo who came second in Oaks and winner of 1000 Guineas will also be present. Others includes Lady Of Dubai who came in third in French Oaks. Subsequently, Aidan O’Brien will have three options to field in the course as Diamondandrubies the Pretty Polly champion, Wedding Vow as well as Outstanding who came in third during the Belmont Oaks.